Posts Tagged ‘Massage’

Regular Massage Helps Reduce Frequency, Intensity of Chronic Tension-Type Headaches

Throbbing pain. Vice-like pinching. Pressure. Tension. There are many ways to describe a headache and recent research has shown headaches to be more than just a mere annoyance. Headaches are, well, a major headache for the United States where 157 million workdays – accounting for almost $13 billion!! – are lost each year due to missed work caused by headaches. Fortunately, recent research has also shown that regular massage therapy can help ease the intensity, duration, and number of tension-type headaches, a pain that 78 percent of American will experience in their lifetime.

The effectiveness of massage for preventing and lessening the pain caused by headaches is another reason why people should use massage to improve their health and quality of life. But this research could turn out to be a Godsend for those who don’t just suffer from infrequent headaches, but, instead, chronic tension-type headaches. Read more…

Chronic Back Pain Relief – 4 Most Popular Non-Surgical Methods

Doctors refer to some chronic back disorders as “nonspecific low back pain” if the discomfort felt is not due to a cancerous growth, a slipped disk, a fracture or a compression due to fracture. The more persistent types of back pain disorders are being distinguished from their root causes, since there are other chronic back pain relief available in treating them aside from surgery.

Professors at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland disclosed that other treatment options are as good as any medication because where back pain is concerned, there is no perfect treatment for everybody. Hence, you can consider some of the four most popular relief methods being sought by people suffering from persistent “nonspecific low back pain” disorders:

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Ayurveda Skincare Crystal Peel

Exfoliate the skin with crystals, stimulate collagen production and reduce wrinkles, acne and scars.

Use this Crystal Peel Facial product as a body wrap for intense exfoliation and detoxification. It contains ayurvedic oil, has an antibacterial effect, and supports natural skin regeneration.

Regular consumption or use of Crystal Salt provides your body with natural minerals, trace elements and living energy. This will balance the fluids in your body, support proper nutrient absorption and toxin elimination. You will achieve the same purifying effect as going on a several day fast. At the same time you will receive an energy boost due to the high concentration of minerals in the salt mixture. The peeling will also enhance the blood circulation in your skin.

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Common Skin Problems, Prevention And Treatment

What are the most common skin problems and how will you prevent them? Here we list all skin problems that you may encounter, how to prevent them and how to treat them if you already have one. Read more…

Cheap and Easy- How to Care For Your Hair

Haircare is something that you can spend a great deal of money on but there are also many creative ways to cut your haircare expenses. For instance, did you know that if you have to brush your hair more than three time during the day to keep it in place, you need a change of style? If you invest in a good haircut and styling, you can save time and money you would have spent on styling products. Graham and Rosemary Haley author’s of Haley’s Hints have some great suggestions on saving money on haircare: Read more…

Right Hair Brush

If you want to take good care of your hair, it is essential to maintain it by washing it everyday, applying conditioner, drying it properly and then putting some moisturizer on it. Plus you should not forget to comb it properly. Brushing is important in washing your hair because you don’t want them to dry up entangled. Furthermore, tangled hair has higher tendency of breakage. Read more…

Help for That Pain in Your Butt: Acupuncture for Piriformis Syndrome

It happened to me about three days into a week long kayaking trip in the middle of nowhere. I woke up one morning and tried to walk down the beach to wash my face, but my leg, or more accurately, my butt wouldn’t cooperate. I could walk, but just barely, because a nagging pain on the right side of my low back and butt was causing my leg to give out. Read more…

Foot Spa Enhances the Overall Well-being and Renews the Mind, Body and Spirit

About Foot Spas

Based on ancient beliefs, the feet are renowned for being the body’s second heart and are connected to the body’s major internal organs, the nerve lines of which end at the soles of the feet. The detoxification process can target body organs like the liver and the kidneys via the feet. Read more…

Shiatsu – a healing experience

Recently a woman asked me “What’s the difference between your massage and other types of massage?” I replied “Shiatsu is more than a type of massage, it’s a healing experience”. Read more…

Ayurvedic Incense – An Introduction

Ayurveda, a Sanskrit name which means “knowledge” or “science of life”, is the science of living in harmony with nature. Developed thousands of years ago, it is a holistic system that provides a code of practice for a full and balanced life, with guidelines for diet, sleep, meditation, massage, oil baths, the use of herbs and yoga. Through its therapies, Ayurveda reaches all the different levels of the human being, balancing the body, mind and spirit. Read more…